Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Vin de France - Page 4
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
More informations about the region of Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- LavenderPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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